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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $251 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 7,964 students)
Northern Illinois vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or UWSP?
- Northern Illinois University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at UWSP than Northern Illinois University ($15,402.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Northern Illinois ($13,702 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 42.8% lower than costs at Northern Illinois University ($8,000 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Illinois University students is 201.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($12,552 vs. $4,169)
Northern Illinois vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 21 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Northern Illinois students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois or UWSP? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWSP and Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Northern Illinois University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,700)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($23,859 vs. $24,360)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($246 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/